Mexican Black Beans
Easy and ready in minutes, these restaurant-worthy Mexican Black Beans are infused with flavor. Serve them with all your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex meals for an authentic and delicious meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Saute the diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook an additional minute or until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the cumin and chipotle powder. Stir them around the pan for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans along with a quarter cup of water. Allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes on low heat, so the beans soak up all those delicious flavors.
- Add a tablespoon of lime juice and season with salt to taste and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Don't rush the onions and garlic. Cooking them properly releases their natural sugars and aromas, adding depth to your dish.
- Take the extra minute to toast the spices. It really does bring out so much more flavor than if you just add them without toasting.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle powder according to your spice tolerance. Add a bit more if you like it spicy
- Always use fresh lime juice instead of the bottled stuff for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg